Monte Alto, São Paulo

Municipality in Southeast, Brazil
Flag of Monte Alto
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Coat of arms of Monte Alto
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Location in São Paulo state
Location in São Paulo state
21°15′40″S 48°29′47″W / 21.26111°S 48.49639°W / -21.26111; -48.49639CountryBrazilRegionSoutheastStateSão PauloArea
 • Total347 km2 (134 sq mi)Population
 (2020 [1])
 • Total50,772 • Density150/km2 (380/sq mi)Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

Monte Alto (Portuguese for "High Hill") is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil founded on May 15, 1881. The population is 50,772 (2020 est.) in an area of 347 km².[2] The elevation is 735 m. Its motto is (from Latin) Mons Altus Semper Altius (High Hill Always Higher). The sanctuary and mausoleum to the Brazilian popular saint, Menina Izildinha, is located in the city, And it's a birthplace for the professional football player, Vitor Bueno.

References

  1. ^ IBGE 2020
  2. ^ Instituto Brasileiro de Geografia e Estatística
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